The NASS Eastern Regional Spit-Together will take place at the Carlisle Import and Replicar meet, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 16, 17, and 18th. In addition to the Activities at the Carlisle Import proper (see http://www.ifounditatcarlisle.com  ) NASS will be providing its own awards in the following classes:

For those who haven’t been to the Carlisle Import Nationals…it’s a Mecca for the owners of British cars! There are acres and acres of vendors selling parts and tools.  Tired of your Spitfire’s looks?  The Kit Car section has all the stuff needed to turn your decrepit Pontiac into a Pantera.  And so on and so on…

The festivities will start on Friday. All NASS entries will be together in one area of the show car field, where we will keep our banner high. Get the jump on the other shoppers by getting the lay of the land…check out what the vendors have for sale, and make notes so you can compare prices and quality of the goods.  Sign up for the official Carlisle activities (see sidebar of Official Carlisle Events).

We’ll all go out to dinner that evening…and rest up for Saturday’s activities. That’s when the bulk of the vendors and buyers will be there…we’ll have the advantage since we will have been scoping them out already.

Judging for the NASS awards will take place 2 to 3 PM, with awards soon after.

About 4 PM (times subject to change) NASS members and friends will embark on a scenic country drive of about one to two hours duration, finishing up at a pub or restaurant…with a stop along the way for pictures of course!

Sunday is when the big bargains appear…as the show winds down the sellers will usually be loath to cart their stuff back home, so they let it go cheap!  Also Sunday is the day of the Grassroots Motorsports Autocross. Not to mention the giveaway of a sports car (well a Fiat 850 Spyder) at 3 PM.

Registration for the Fairgrounds is only $15 for the three days of the event. Enter at  Carlisle Link

The NASS-Specific car show and entry will run you $20…this includes an event pin, a t-shirt, and defrays costs of our trophies. Click here for the Entry Form

Lodging will be member’s own responsibility. We suggest reserving rooms early since this is a big local event.  The Carlisle website will offer suggestions for those who want to camp out.

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18th annual Carlisle Import-Kit/Replicar Nationals expected to draw more than 20,000 guests
05/16/2003
CARLISLE, PA - Exciting attractions, driving activities and unique vehicles highlight the 2003 Carlisle Import-Kit/Replicar Nationals, May 16-18. More than 20,000 visitors are expected to attend, with more than 500 vendors setting up shop and close to 1,200 vehicles on the show field at the Carlisle, Pa., Fairgrounds.  The show field features vintage and newer-model British, European and Asian vehicles; kit and replica vehicles; a car corral featuring all sorts of imported vehicles for sale; new kit, specialty and replicar manufacturers; and vintage import swap meet. Clubs may register to reserve areas on the show field for one-, two- or three-day gatherings. Join us for one of the largest vintage import swap meets and new kit/replicar manufacturers display in the nation.   Event promoters are currently working with Nissan, Volkswagen and Mini to have new cars on display. An indoor display will feature unique import, kit and replica vehicles. Saturday evening, all show field participants are welcome to join in a road rally through the beautiful scenery surrounding the Carlisle Fairgrounds. Show field registration is $15 before April 25 and $25 after.  Back by popular demand, Kit Car Builder magazine and the National Kit Car Club will present a full schedule of seminars geared toward the kit/replicar market on Friday and Saturday. Second Chance Garage, the official restoration Web site of Carlisle Events, hosts seminars presented by Les “Dr. Crankshaft” Jackson on Saturday. Informational seminars by the Citroën Club and the Fiero Club will take place Saturday. Check Carlisle Events’ Web site, updated as event nears, for a listing of the topics to be covered.   To add to the excitement, Carlisle Events has teamed up with the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) to expand the driving activities that were introduced at the show last year. Attendees can take part in the SCCA driving school, where advanced driving techniques will be taught. Afterwards, guests can try out those techniques on the course. Registration to participate in the SCCA driving activity will take place all weekend at the event. Space is limited, and drivers must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance and registration at the time of the event.   The final day of the show heats up on the road course, as the SCCA will conduct a SOLO II competition on the Carlisle driving course. The SOLO II will have classes for all cars, and prizes will be awarded for the top three places in each class.   Don’t miss the giveaway on Sunday, May 18, at approximately 3 p.m. Be at the stage with your admission stub for a chance to win a 1970 Fiat 850 Spyder with a 903cc, rear-mounted, four-cylinder engine. A long-throw shifter operates the four-speed manual transmission and the soft top is easily retracted by hand. No purchase is necessary to enter, but you must be present to win.  Carlisle Events welcomes returning sponsors Grundy Worldwide Collector Car Insurance, Meguiar’s, Pep Boys and eBay Motors, all major supporters of all Carlisle automotive events. Notary, title transfer and vehicle shipping services are located conveniently on-grounds, as are cash and credit services from Members 1st Federal Credit Union and MBNA. Services to insure, accessorize or repair your dream vehicle are also located on the fairgrounds.   New this year, only one-person scooters specifically designed for physically disabled patrons will be permitted on the grounds. Due to increased pedestrian traffic and for the safety and enjoyment of all patrons, Carlisle Events no longer allows any other form of small personal transportation including golf carts, bicycles, two-wheeled scooters, etc. Call (717) 243-7855 for information.  The 2003 edition of the Carlisle Import-Kit/Replicar Nationals takes place May 16-18, 2003. Gates are open from 7 a.m. to dusk daily. Admission is $6 Friday, $7 Saturday and $5 Sunday, and on-grounds parking is $5. Introduce kids to the automotive hobby - children 12 and under are admitted free. For additional information, call the Carlisle Events Hotline at (717) 243-7855, or visit www.carsatcarlisle.com.   Carlisle Events, host of 10 collector car, truck and motorcycle events each year, attracted more than 518,000 people to the 82-acre fairgrounds in Carlisle, Pa., in 2002. Included in the annual schedule are three automotive swap meets and eight individual specialty shows featuring Corvettes, Fords, GMs, Chryslers, trucks, motorcycles, sport compacts and imports. Founded in 1974 by friends Bill Miller and Chip Miller, the “Cars at Carlisle” shows have attracted automotive enthusiasts from around the world.   # # #  You may obtain specific additional photos by calling Mike Dieffenbach at (717) 243-7855, ext. 132.